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Crowds filled the general aviation area near Presque Isle International Airport on Sunday, May 19, to witness a piece of history. Nine World War II-era C-47 aircraft flew in to Presque Isle for a short layover before heading to France for a commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. (Paula Brewer | The Star-Herald)

Crowds filled the general aviation area near Presque Isle International Airport on Sunday, May 19, to witness a piece of history. Nine World War II-era C-47 aircraft flew in to Presque Isle for a short layover before heading to France for a commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. (Paula Brewer | The Star-Herald)

Huge crowd greets World War II-era planes en route to D-Day events

John Sessions, chairman of the Historic Flight Foundation, was thrilled to see the more than 1,000 Mainers who came to experience the D-Day Squadron of World War II-era planes stopping over in Presque Isle on their way to Europe.

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Annual Recovery Walk brings together Aroostook recovery community

Despite cool and damp weather, allies in Aroostook County’s recovery movement came together for the fourth annual celebration of addiction recovery.

Mini Carnival entertains crowds at Houlton Wesleyan Church

Free food, clothing and games for the young, and young at heart, were up for grabs Saturday at the Houlton Wesleyan Church on Kelleran Street as part of the annual Adopt-a-Block of Aroostook’s Mini Carnival.

Cary Medical Center honors life of graphic designer

Cary Medical Center recently started displaying an art exhibit featuring the work of Tim Finnemore, an artist who, in the early 1980s, became a graphic designer for the new Cary Medical Center facility after it moved from Lyndon Street to Van Buren Road.

Attorneys to appeal manslaughter verdict against Limary in beating death case

Attorneys for a Presque Isle man found guilty on charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault last week said that they plan to appeal the judgment against their client.

Limestone Police Department seize 1.8 grams of meth

Limestone Police seized 1.8 grams of meth from an unidentified motorist on May 18 at approximately 7:30 p.m., according to a release they posted on their social media page.

Aging expo introduces seniors to hands-on activities, new skills

Aroostook Agency on Aging hosted its seventh annual Aging Well, Living Well Expo on Friday, May 17, with many senior citizens taking advantage of hands-on activities and presentations that encouraged them to embrace healthy lifestyles.

Crime and Courts Browse Crime and Courts

Attorneys to appeal manslaughter verdict against Limary in beating death case

Attorneys for a Presque Isle man found guilty on charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault last week said that they plan to appeal the judgment against their client.

Limestone Police Department seize 1.8 grams of meth

Limestone Police seized 1.8 grams of meth from an unidentified motorist on May 18 at approximately 7:30 p.m., according to a release they posted on their social media page.

Aroostook County men arrested after police say they found 14 pounds of meth in car

Two Aroostook County men were arrested Sunday in York County after 14 pounds of methamphetamine and a gun were found in the trunk of the car in which they were traveling, according to police.

Presque Isle police capture man wanted on drug charge

Presque Isle police have arrested a local man who had evaded arrest on charges of drug trafficking and violating conditions of release.

Medical examiners differ in testimony regarding death of Caribou man

Family members of a Caribou man who died in 2017 following injuries suffered in a physical confrontation that began as a verbal spat on Facebook grimaced, lowered their heads and cried quietly Thursday as autopsy photos were displayed in court.

Police: Manslaughter defendant admitted kicking Caribou fight victim in face

A Caribou police sergeant testified Wednesday that a Presque Isle man accused of manslaughter admitted to police that he kicked the victim in the face during a fight in October 2017. Prosecutors allege the blow led to the Caribou man’s death 18 days later.

Sports Browse Sports

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(Contributed photo)

(Contributed photo)

Sweeney wins Knights International Soccer Challenge

Knights of Columbus Council No.2524 in Presque Isle recently presented a 2018 Soccer Challenge International champion trophy to Owen Sweeney of Easton.

From the Bunkers – Week of May 20, 2019

A reminder that this Saturday, May 25, we will have a volunteer day to do some minor cleanup in the plantation pine areas. We will start at 8:30 and go until we get done.

Theriault negotiating deal to make NASCAR Monster Energy Series Cup debut at Loudon

Austin Theriault of Fort Kent hopes to make his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series debut in July.

Tweedie hangs up coach’s whistle

Houlton girls varsity soccer coach Tim Tweedie has decided the time is right for him to hang up his coaching whistle -- at least for now.

Student athletes honored by Maine Sports Legends

Two Aroostook County students will be among the numerous honorees at the Maine Sports Legends Hall of Honors induction ceremony next month.

Caribou councilors recognize swim team and events coordinator

Caribou city councilors on May 13 officially recognized the municipality’s marketing and events coordinator as well as members of the high school swim team.

Business News Browse Business News

Golden urges local TV access in County

Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, pushed congressional leaders in the House to take steps that would bring back local news access for many residents of Aroostook County.

Cary Medical Center honors life of graphic designer

Cary Medical Center recently started displaying an art exhibit featuring the work of Tim Finnemore, an artist who, in the early 1980s, became a graphic designer for the new Cary Medical Center facility after it moved from Lyndon Street to Van Buren Road.

Aging expo introduces seniors to hands-on activities, new skills

Aroostook Agency on Aging hosted its seventh annual Aging Well, Living Well Expo on Friday, May 17, with many senior citizens taking advantage of hands-on activities and presentations that encouraged them to embrace healthy lifestyles.

Town to explore skid steer loader purchase over forklift

The town’s public works director got a better deal than he was hoping for when he approached the Town Council about purchasing equipment on May 13.

Presque Isle council, planning board debate changes to agricultural zone on Caribou Road

The Presque Isle Planning Board and City Council are considering changes to the city’s land use and development code that would potentially expand the types of businesses allowed to operate in an agricultural zone.

Town seeks new plan for Visitors Information Center

Town Councilors are pursuing options to decide the future of the Visitors Information Center, including whether the property could be subdivided to potentially increase their chances to secure a buyer for the property.

County Candids Browse County Candids

(Staff photo/Jennifer Michaud)

(Staff photo/Jennifer Michaud)

Local squirrel photobombs tree photo

A squirrel caught in mid-climb peeks around a tree in Easton recently.

State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News

New York firm buys a major Maine broadband provider

Maine Fiber Co., the Portland-based company that runs the Three Ring Binder broadband network, has been acquired by a New York fiber-optic network services company.

Watch as a mama fox plays with her babies in a Maine yard

Despite the annoying song that made the rounds a few years back, we may never know exactly what the fox says, but thanks to nature photographer Roger Stevens Jr. we’ve now got a lot better idea of what a pack of fox kits do when they’re hanging out with their mother.

Orono resident is the new leader of the Maine Air National Guard

Orono resident Steven Michaud is the newest leader of the Maine Air National Guard.

Angus King says he is worried a ‘miscalculation’ could draw US into conflict with Iran

U.S. Sen. Angus King believes intelligence backs up the Trump administration’s claims of heightened Iranian military activity in the Middle East, but he is fearful that a “miscalculation” could draw the U.S. into a conflict.

Poll Browse Poll

Now that yard sale season is here, how does your family participate?

Do you make them, visit them, don't care? Click here and vote.

Living Browse Living

Digital Crossword Puzzle — May 22, 2019

Digital Crossword Puzzle for May 22, 2019.

Annual Recovery Walk brings together Aroostook recovery community

Despite cool and damp weather, allies in Aroostook County’s recovery movement came together for the fourth annual celebration of addiction recovery.

Huge crowd greets World War II-era planes en route to D-Day events

John Sessions, chairman of the Historic Flight Foundation, was thrilled to see the more than 1,000 Mainers who came to experience the D-Day Squadron of World War II-era planes stopping over in Presque Isle on their way to Europe.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Seven reasons why I love my community

To the editor: Recently, I had a chance to attend a conference in a big city. As I was walking and driving in its downtown area, I became even more appreciative of my community in Houlton.

Full sigh of relief

You may recall the sigh of relief, with respect to flooding, was not complete last column, since the lakes were still high.

Fighting over vaccines may be the wrong cure

Intelligence and stupidity are funny things.

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